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June will always be an especially beloved month for me: it’s the start of summer, all of my favorite fruits are in season, and I get to wear a birthday hat.
A snapshot from my sweet little 31st birthday picnic, made particularly idyllic by a cloudless sky!
Anyway! Here are some books and shows and fabrics that only further elevated this month:
READS
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O’Donoghue (who is also the host of the podcast Sentimental Garbage). Her novel centers around friendship and the absolute chaos of being in your early twenties. The main characters have one of the most warm, realistic friendships I’ve encountered in fiction. Truly pained me to finish because I didn’t want it to end.
Funny Story by Emily Henry. This is my favorite of her books so far! Absolutely adored the love interest (mostly because he was really fucking nice, which, like, more of that, please) and found myself yearning for a northern Michigan escape.
All Fours by Miranda July, a novel that’s giving “what the fuck did I just read” but in a fun way (if you’ve read her other work, this will probably not surprise you). Follows the protagonist as she embarks on a cross-country road trip, only to stop thirty minutes from her home and become enamored with a younger man working at the Hertz car rental. A quote I underlined:
"I'd whipped myself into a froth of longing — or worked, created fictions...Was there any actual enchantment or was it all just survival, ways to muddle through?"
TASTES
Oysters from Matia Kitchen. Also, Matia Kitchen in general. If you ever find yourself visiting Orcas Island, this spot is a must!
The tajarin con burro e salvia from Spinasse — a pasta dish I will truly never forget. Egg yolk! Butter! SAGE!
My birthday cupcake, kindly procured by my friend Petr: strawberry, chocolate, very difficult to eat.
Rainier cherries, eaten directly from the bag. I love summer.
SIGHTS + SOUNDS
Under the Bridge, watched on a cross country flight. Time flew. Warning: this show is devastating.
Surrender the need to secure approval from others and align to your own sense of self.
Warmly, AmyAnn Cadwell & The Good Trade Team
The Sixteenth Minute of Fame podcast takes us through viral trends and forgotten main characters on the internet for a fun (and fascinating!) cultural listen. 🎙
15 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks For A Relaxing Alternative
Combining innovative design with eco-friendly production, Xaquixe is a pioneering glassblowing studio in the hills of Oaxaca. Beautiful glassware that positively impacts the community and environment? Yes, please!
Packed with pumpkin, flax, sunflower, and sesame seeds to support hormone balance and blood sugar, this low sugar, high-protein snack is the perfect bite during each phase of your menstrual cycle.
💼 For job seekers: This natural wellness company is hiring a Digital Marketing Manager in Vancouver (partially remote!).
📝 A good question: What do you need to forgive yourself for?
From Kate Arceo, Contributing Editor
"Anne Lamott's newest work Somehow: Thoughts on Love is the perfect companion as I sip my morning beverage. Her writing somehow makes me laugh and brings tears to my eyes, sometimes within the same sentence. If you're looking for something light yet meaningful, witty and a little gritty, add this one to your TBR." [Check it out]
One reader shares what calms them:
"The water — spending time at the beach or lake. I work today but I like to pull up scenic videos on Youtube of the beach!" - TM
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